The Bay Church of England School
URN: 136013 • Sandown PO36 9BA
Overview
- Name
- The Bay Church of England School
- URN
- 136013
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 75.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Duncan Mills (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01983403284
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Winchester Park Road, Sandown PO36 9BA
Summary
The Bay Church of England School, located in Sandown on the Isle of Wight, is a voluntary controlled all-through school catering for students aged 4 to 16. With a current enrolment of 1,249 pupils and a capacity of 1,470, the school aims to provide a supportive educational environment grounded in Christian values. The ethos of the school emphasizes inspiring learners and fostering a sense of community, encouraging students to excel academically and personally.
The school operates across two sites and offers a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students. The Bay CE School promotes a strong sense of belonging through its House System, which encourages healthy competition and leadership opportunities among pupils. This system is complemented by various extracurricular activities and community events that enhance the overall educational experience.
The Executive Headteacher, Duncan Mills, invites prospective parents to visit the school and witness its vibrant community firsthand. The school is committed to maintaining high educational standards while ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in a nurturing environment.
The school operates across two sites and offers a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students. The Bay CE School promotes a strong sense of belonging through its House System, which encourages healthy competition and leadership opportunities among pupils. This system is complemented by various extracurricular activities and community events that enhance the overall educational experience.
The Executive Headteacher, Duncan Mills, invites prospective parents to visit the school and witness its vibrant community firsthand. The school is committed to maintaining high educational standards while ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in a nurturing environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- No nearby alternatives found.
Key details
- LA
- Isle of Wight
- Age range
- 4 - 16
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1470
- Pupils
- 1249
- Boys
- 634
- Girls
- 615
- FSM %
- 25.50
- Open date
- 2010-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Isle of Wight
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1249 | 634 | 615 | 1470 | 25.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1290 | 703 | 587 | 1470 | 25.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1255 | 654 | 601 | 1470 | 26.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1255 | 654 | 601 | 1470 | 26.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1281 | 656 | 625 | 1470 | 25.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1259 | 645 | 614 | 1470 | 20.00 |
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